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September Free Hymn of the Month: Lift High the Name of Jesus A life that highly exalts the name of Jesus will always bear enduring fruit. The Apostle Peter exhorts believers to honor Christ in their lives in such a way that other people will notice.

1. “For this I was born and for this I have come into the world, to bear witness to the truth” (John 18:37). 2. “The reason the Son of God appeared was to destroy the works of the devil” (1 John 3:8; cf. Hebrews 2:14-15). 3. “Those who are well have no need of a […]

There are a lot of varying opinions about who the Jesus of the Bible is in our culture today. Is He God, a god, a demigod, demagogue, good moral example, a great teacher, my homeboy, a racist homophobe, or a fairy tale? In reality, many believe Jesus is who you want Him to be or […]

This article is part 5 in a series titled Jesus, the Truer and Greater Moses, in which we look at how the life and ministry of Moses is but a shadow of Jesus Christ. You can read part 1, part 2, part 3, and part 4. Exodus 1. Here’s the scene: Israel’s prominence was increasing […]

This article is part 3 in a series titled Jesus, the Truer and Greater Moses, in which we look at how the life and ministry of Moses is but a shadow of Jesus Christ. You can read part 1 and part 2. As a prophet of God, Moses spoke God’s words to God’s people. He […]

“Therefore he had to be made like his brothers in every respect, so that he might become a merciful and faithful high priest in the service of God, to make propitiation for the sins of the people. For because he himself has suffered when tempted, he is able to help those who are being tempted.” […]

Here are seven universal problems that only Jesus can solve: 1. Separation from God. “For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.” (Romans 6:23) “And you were dead in the trespasses and sins in which you once walked, following the course of […]

The following is taken from the commentaries of F.E. Marsh – now available at the new Blue Letter Bible beta site! Twenty-four times throughout the first Epistle of John is Jesus said to be the Son of God. What did God send His Son to be and do? That we might live (4:9). To be a […]

Guest post by Justin Alfred Previous posts in this series: Part 1 – They Shall Not Escape Part 2 – How We Should Think About the Second Coming of Jesus Having laid the foundation in previous posts, we are now ready to begin studying the prophetic promises that relate to Jesus’ first and second comings, […]